Visit Cromer in the 1970s with this gallery of old photos

Whether it's the breathtaking beaches, historic flint buildings or simply the start of the samphire season that calls to us - it is a special part of our county.

And today we are turning back the clocks to the 1970s with this collection of old photos of Cromer from our archive.

A paper boat race at North Lodge Park in Cromer, 1979. (Image: Newsquest)

The view towards Cromer Pier with crab boats in the foreground, 1978. (Image: Newsquest)

There are familiar sights like the pier, lighthouse and church.

We see beachgoers and fishermen. 

Lifeboat launches and carnival displays. 

Crabs being measured for size by fishermen, Philip Grahame Everitt (right) and Richard Davis retired coxswain of Cromer lifeboat. Date: April 18, 1975. (Image: Newsquest)

Cromer beach with the church in the background in 1977. (Image: Newsquest)

Cromer Lighthouse on September 8, 1970. (Image: Newsquest)

You can stroll along the high street, visit the old Cromer zoo and glimpse inside the hospital.

Perhaps there's even a familiar face you recognise. 

Inside Cromer Hospital in 1978. (Image: Newsquest)

The view along Church Street, Cromer in 1979. (Image: Newsquest)

Cromer Zoo bengal tiger with Francine Kerr on June 13, 1979. (Image: Newsquest)

From busy scenes to those quiet moments in between, we hope these photos bring back fond memories of Cromer and the 1970s.

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The launching of Cromer lifeboat (most probably the Ruby and Arthur Reed). Dated 27 November 1979. (Image: Newsquest)

One of the floats at Cromer Carnival in 1975. (Image: Newsquest)

Cromer to Naples by bus with Sir Christopher White on July 18, 1972. (Image: Newsquest)

You may have heard of a beached whale - but what about a beached rhino? A sand sculptor at work in Cromer in 1971. (Image: Newsquest)

Cromer music festival in 1974. (Image: Newsquest)

Cromer beach in 1976. (Image: Newsquest)